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October 17, 2022

CySEC-Regulated FXORO Stopped New Client Registration For Its Offshore Brokerage!

Over the last few months, we covered the CySEC-regulated investment firm MCA INTELIFUNDS LTD, which offers broker services under the trading name FXORO. Besides the CySEC-regulated mutation, we have also found an offshore mutation licensed by the FSA Seychelles that has also offered its services to EEA residents. Upon our reports, the offshore domain has been changed, and no new registrations are currently possible. However, existing EEA clients can continue to work with the offshore broker. And we have received a threat of legal action.

April 6, 2022

Update on the CySEC-regulated FXORO broker scheme and its offshore activities!

In June 2021, we reported that the offshore entity of the CySEC-regulated FXORO offers onboarding for European clients via its offshore entity in the Seychelles. We found that FXORO uses only one client database for the regulated and the offshore mutation. The latter accepts unlimited pre-KYC deposits via SEPA bank transfer to its account with the FCA-authorized payment institution SENTENIAL and Nuvei. We received some more information about the involved individuals and entities. Here is another update!

Swiss Regulator Seizes $15 Million from Private Bank Mirabaud Connected to a Vast Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Case!

Swiss regulator FINMA has seized $15 million from Geneva-based private bank Mirabaud & Cie for serious breaches of financial market law and money-laundering obligations. The bank failed to conduct proper due diligence on a deceased businessman accused of tax evasion, managing up to $1.7 billion in assets linked to him. Despite Mirabaud's efforts to keep the case private, a Swiss court has now made it public.

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Does Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Stand a Chance?

Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has filed an appeal to overturn his 25-year sentence, arguing that his trial was tainted by bias. The appeal claims that crucial evidence, including the solvency of FTX, was withheld from the jury. However, legal experts are skeptical about the chances of success, given the high bar for overturning such convictions. Lesson to be learned: bankruptcies are dangerous for all concerned.

Wanted: Connectum Voluntarily Restricts Business After FCA Audits and Vanished Into Thin Air!

Connectum, once a key player in facilitating payments for cybercrime organizations, has seemingly vanished after voluntarily restricting its business operations following FCA audits. The payment institution, now controlled by Cambodian PEP Sokha Heng, stopped offering services as of May 22, 2024, and its email address is no longer functional—raising concerns about the company’s current status. Connectum is wanted by fund recovery organization EFRI for victim compensation payments.

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Global Law Enforcement Action Dismantles Ghost Platform Used by Organized Cybercrime!

In a coordinated international crackdown, authorities have dismantled the Ghost encrypted communication platform, which criminal organizations had used for activities including drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime. Over 50 arrests were made globally, and drugs, cash, and encrypted devices were significantly seized. Europol led the operation, which involved law enforcement from nine countries.

Cyprus Real Estate Firm Partners with Notorious CryptoProcessing for Crypto Payments! And Some Background!

Anything is possible in Cyprus. Especially when it comes to cyber finance and illegal gambling and financial platforms. Cyprus was the global hub for illegal and fraudulent binary options. Providers of crypto services have also found a home there. The island is also home to the Dream Hill real estate company, which now offers the purchase of apartments via cryptocurrencies. The partner for this is CryptoProcessing. Here is the most important thing in Telegram style.